U.S. mom and kids trapped by French wildfire: "Such an unstable situation"

A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.

• Jul 27

Knife attack in Paris thwarted by quick-thinking bystander, witness says

Officials say the motive behind a violent attack on three women in Paris is unclear, but the suspect shouted incoherently after being tackled by bystanders.

• Jul 27

Wildfires force evacuations in France, Spain

A fast-moving wildfire in France has already scorched an area more than four times the size of Paris and destroyed more than 200 homes in its path. Meanwhile, a second fire is forcing more evacuations. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Jul 27

U.S. family trapped in France amid wildfires

An American family is trapped in France amid raging wildfires in parts of Western Europe, including Spain and Italy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more.

• Jul 27

More than 300,000 displaced in France and Spain as wildfires rage

Forests in Spain and France have been parched by successive heatwaves since May that have brought drought to many areas.

• Jul 26

Thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain

The fires in Spain and France advanced quickly because of tinderbox conditions worsened by successive heat waves.

• Jul 25

Europe battling multiple fire fronts

Wildfires burned out of control in France and Spain in what authorities described as "unprecedented conditions." Strong winds stoked multiple fire fronts threatening major cities, with 300,000 people evacuated from their homes. Anna Coren reports.

• Jul 25

Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula

Several firefighters have been killed as France, Spain and Italy all battle wildfires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate a vacation hotspot.

• Jul 24

Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home

A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.

• Jul 23

5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave

France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.

• Jul 22

France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15

As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."

• Jul 22

France cracks down on social media for kids

France has become the latest country to crack down on social media usage for children, passing a new law to ban some apps for kids under 15 years old. Jo Ling Kent reports.

• Jul 22

A look back at the 2022 FIFA World Cup final

As the 2026 World Cup draws to an end, take a look back at the memorable 2022 final match between Argentina and France.

• Jul 19

Spain advances to World Cup final

Spain stunned France 2-0 in their semifinal match, lining up one half of the World Cup final. CBS Sports Golazo Network analyst Charlie Davies comments on Spain's decisive victory and looks ahead to the Argentina-England semifinal match.

• Jul 15

Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France

In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

• Jul 14

Spain moves on to World Cup Final

Spain advanced to the World Cup final on Tuesday, after stunning France on the country's most patriotic national holiday. Nicole Valdes has the recap.

• Jul 14

What to watch in World Cup semifinal matches

France will face Spain, and Argentina will take on England in their World Cup semifinal matches on Tuesday for a spot in the final. Plus, U.S. Men's National Team player Folarin Balogun spoke about his red card controversy. Nicole Valdes has more.

• Jul 14

Wildfires are roaring near Paris

Extreme weather conditions are keeping dangerous wildfires alive near Paris, France. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.

• Jul 14

Breaking down the World Cup semi-finals

The World Cup is down to its final four teams with France taking on Spain in the first semi-final on Tuesday and England going up against Argentina on Wednesday. Lukas Weese, staff writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Jul 13

Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks

Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.

• Jul 13

Wildfire of "exceptional scale" burning near Paris

The wildfire is piling pressure on a region facing its third heat wave since May.

• Jul 13

Startup company reveals prototype of tsunami survival pod

LifePod says its survival device will be able to save small groups of children and adults from tsunamis and severe flooding.

• Jul 9

French President Macron safe after bomb blasts near hotel in Damascus

France's government says President Emmanuel Macron is safe and will continue his visit to Syria after two bombs exploded outside his hotel in Damascus.

• Jul 7

Explosions rock Damascus during Macron visit

Explosions in Damascus injured over a dozen people, according to Syrian state TV, during French leader Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria to meet with President Ahmed al-Sharaa. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.

• Jul 7

French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run in 2027 election

Le Pen is now eligible to run in the forthcoming election, but would have to do so wearing an electronic tag, something she has previously ruled out.

• Jul 7

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